Charlize Theron: transformation of a great actress in 27 films

Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa. Now, she is one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Let's have a look at the different characters the actress played over the years.

The iconic and magnetic Charlize Theron made her film debut at 21 in the movie 'That thing you do!' That same year, she played a supporting role in the film '2 Days in the Valley'.

In 'The Devil's Advocate,' she worked with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves.

In the late 1990s, Charlize Theron participated in 'The Cider House Rules,' a film based on the novel by John Irving.

By 2000, Charlize Theron had established herself as a Hollywood star.

In 2001, Charlize had the opportunity to return alongside Keanu Reeves in 'Sweet November.' It was a remake of the 1968 film with the same title.

The actress dominated cinemas in those years. Woody Allen chose her to play a role in the film 'The Curse of the Jade Scorpion'.

Charlize Theron established herself as a chameleon-like actress, not only because of her changing appearances but also for the ways she portrayed the personalities of all her characters.

After the thriller '15 minutes' she went to an action movie, two years later: 'The Italian job'.

At the age of 28 she starred in the film 'Monster', based on the life of Aileen Wuornos. Theron was then recognized worldwide as a great actress. She received awards such as the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Leading Role and an Oscar for Best Actress.

Together with Penélope Cruz, Charlize Theron depicted a love affair in the film 'Head in the clouds'.

The science fiction film 'AEon Flux' was based on animated shorts by MTV.

Then, Charlize Theron returned to drama again. For the film 'North Country,' about sexual abuse in a mining town, she received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.

'In the Valley of Elah' gave Charlize Theron the opportunity to act alongside veteran Tommy Lee Jones. Or should we say, Tommy Lee Jones had the honor to work with the great Charlize Theron?

Charlize Theron shared the film credits for 'Hancock' with Will Smith.

In 'Young Adult,' she continued to look for new challenges. This film is a tragicomic drama of a woman who does not want (or know how) to grow up and who ends up returning to her hometown.

With 'Prometheus', the failed reboot of 'Alien', the actress made a science fiction film again.

Charlize Theron was so involved in this role that she injured her neck during one of the action shoots. It happened on the tenth day of filming 'Mad Max', one of her great science fiction movies.

Playing Libby Day in 'Dark Places,' Theron sought to convey evil with her marked cheekbones and her formidable seriousness.

In the role of the villain, Theron has been able to demonstrate her acting talent. She was the evil stepmother in 'Snow White and the Huntsman' in 2012 and returned to this role in the sequel 'Winter's War.'

Charlize Theron shares a heartbreaking wartime love story with Javier Bardem in this film directed by Sean Penn.

Undoubtedly, her best role as a villain came with 'Fast & Furious 8' (The Fate of the Furious), where she tried to seduce Dom (Vin Diesel). Later, Charlize Theron would shine again in the franchise's 'F9' (2021) and 'Fast X' (2023).

In the film 'Atomic Blonde,' based on the comic book by Antony Johnson, Theron played a British policewoman.

In 'Gringo' Charlize Theron tries the genre of crime (comedy) again. She's not only acting but also producing this film.

Charlize Theron's characterization of TV presenter Megyn Kelly in 'Bombshell' brings her very close to the real person. Kelly was one of a group of TV women denouncing sexual harassment at Fox News.

With 'Long Shot,' Charlize Theron throws herself into comedy. She gets support from Seth Rogen, an expert on this territory.

The superhero movie called and Charlize Theron came running. She played the character Andy / Andromache of Scythia, an ancient warrior with healing abilities, and she will reprise this role in 2023.

Charlize Theron appeared on Netflix with a fabulous hairstyle in the fantasy film 'The School for Good and Evil,' based on the book of the same name by Soman Chainani. Her character's name? Lady Lesso!